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michelleunicorn · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client who experienced respiratory distress had a tracheostomy performed 2 hours ago. The nurse must use which of these approaches when caring for the tracheostomy?

a. clean technique
b. sterile technique
c. clean technique to remove the cannula and sterile technique to suction it
d. client self-care technique

Question 2

A client with mild preeclampsia is ordered to stay on bed rest at home, lying on either side. Why is client teaching essential to improve her compliance with this plan of care?

a. The client generally feels well and may not recognize the potential seriousness of this diagnosis.
b. The client may feel guilty for having others care for her.
c. The client may think that the symptoms of this condition are normal at this stage of pregnancy.
d. The client will have alternating periods of vomiting and feeling well.

cat123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
During the acute phase after a tracheostomy has been performed, all care must be performed using sterile technique.

Answer to Question 2

A
In mild preeclampsia, the blood pressure increases 30 mmHg systolic or 15 mmHg diastolic, or the client has blood pressure of 140/90 and weight gain of more than 1 pound a week with edema of her face and hands. The client generally feels well and may not recognize the potential seriousness of this diagnosis.